There was a lot more rock flirtation with rap in the 80’s probably in attempt to reach a wider white market and move more units. There’s 3 notable Run-DMC songs I can think of with guitar solos; there’s of course Walk This Way, King Of Rock and this ‘84 classic and one of my favourite songs, Rock Box. The Beastie Boys snagged Slayer’s Kerry King for this song (they were on the same label — only in the 80s) but I wish I could find a good youtube to their “Sounds of Science” since they cut up a Beatles solo really well for the beat.

and speaking of sampling guitar solos, my favourite PE track uses Prince’s wailing solo at the end “Let’s Go Crazy” to send this beat over the edge. Check.